Depression

Whilst listening to the radio the other day, there was a short interview with a member of the clergy who was talking about Spring. He explained how he felt miserable and listless during the dark and grey winter months and how all of a sudden the earth just seems to wake up in spring, with a sudden burst of snowdrops and bluebells and fresh new leaves growing on the trees and bushes. He went on to say that he loved his garden but looked at all of the weeds and grass that were suddenly growing and immediately thought about all of the back breaking work that would be involved in nurturing it and making it look nice again. Read the rest of this entry »

For most of us, we try our uppermost to avoid hitting rock bottom at all costs. The trouble is, we have little or no idea what rock bottom actually is until we hit it. We know what we don't want and we work hard at not getting what we don't want, but we don't actually know what getting those 'don't wants' really feels like - until we get them.
Hitting rock bottom generally feels like there is no other option, no light at the end of the tunnel, hopelessness and despair. It is a horrible place to be.
Yet, while rock bottom is avoided at all costs, it can be one of the best things you can ever experience! Read the rest of this entry »